The Army at least keeps a good size variety of uniforms for us, but other gear, forget about it. I'm issued a sleeping bag system that is supposed to be a mummy bag, and barely covers my shoulders. My PT uniform shorts make me look like Magnum PI.

When one segment of society labors for the benefit of another segment, without consent, we thought that was slavery and called it as such, 150 years ago. Today it is referred to as taxation of the "rich".

At 6'4, I'm considering petitioning the government to recognize being tall as a disability. Most things are designed for folks maybe 5'9 and below including but not limited to countertops, stoves, yard tools both powered and unpowered, and many other things.

and as I found out recently when our Korean exchange student broke his leg - wheelchairs are not made for us normal size folks to push around either. we borrowed one to show him Boston, that sucked all day - for me. he had a great time...

Originally posted by feersum dreadnaught:Don't forget the strollers. killer on the back.

In your previous post you said you were 6' 8". That has to put you in the 99th percentile of men and 99.99th percentile among women. Considering that the overwhelming majority of stroller pushers are going to be around 5'3"-5'9", I wouldn't expect much response from the stroller manufacturers when you inform them of your plight.

Originally posted by bendable:then, THEN!there are the push mowers with push bars that are a foot too short,the leaf blowers, and weed trimmers that are also a foot too short.

oh sure the chiropractors like them , because thats where the tall folks end up after trying to use the deficient tools .

And don't leave out wheelbarrows...nothing like digging the snout into the ground after you finally get the load moving

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In a hurry today putting on a shirt, took a full on against the rotation shot from the ceiling fan. Index finger is bruised and it broke skin between the index and middle finger. Really considering moving all the ceiling fans to get the blades above 8'.

"I'm yet another resource-consuming kid in an overpopulated planet, raised to an alarming extent by Hollywood and Madison Avenue, poised with my cynical and alienated peers to take over the world when you're old and weak!" - Calvin, "Calvin & Hobbes"

Why in Gods name are the small clothes on the top rack and the largest on the damn floor? Every time I have anyone helping me I ask them this question. Not a one has an answer, better than "this is where we always put them".